Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with aseptic sampling techniques.
• Basic knowledge of testing laboratory practices and general laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete detailed manual tasks.
• Ability to work under deadlines, manage interruptions, and multitask effectively.
• Logical thinking and accuracy in task completion.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and problem-solve within standardized situations.
• Commitment to workplace safety for self and others.
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative, team-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred.
• Competency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 quality procedures and general OSHA laboratory safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.
• Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies.
• Label, handle, store, use, and dispose of media and solutions in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare required media in a timely manner.
• Perform work in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness and equipment within the department.
• Follow established processes, procedures, and techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures, customer requirements, and the media operations manual.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Share information in an open and timely manner to support team collaboration.
• Complete required training and comply with safety and quality programs.
• Ability to perform opening and closing procedures in the media laboratory.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule availability.